Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 713 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2024 1 case

Jack Mochun

Intentional suffocation *

Sentence

two-and-a-half years imprisonment

Jack Mochun, aged 24, of Seely Road, Radford, attacked his former girlfriend multiple times during 2022 and 2023, including a brutal assault in January 2023 where he pushed her face into a mattress, leaving her in fear for her life and dislocating her shoulder. He then threatened and harassed her after she ended the relationship. On 16 September 2023, he smashed a glass into the face of a man in his 40s he had just met at a house in Carrington after drinking at a pub in Sherwood, Nottingham, and punched and kicked him, causing cuts to the face and damage to his eye.

Pleaded guilty to intentional suffocation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassment, four counts of assault by beating, and causing grievous bodily harm without intent. Made the subject of a restraining order.

10 Jun 2024

March 2024 1 case

Graham Mccarthy

Dangerous driving and possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

75 weeks imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 19 months

On May 6, 2024, Graham McCarthy, aged 43, of Denstone Road, near St Ann's, was spotted riding an e-scooter along Carlton Road in Nottingham by two officers on electric bikes. Believed to have links to the local drug supply, he was holding a roll-up cigarette and instructed to pull over but instead led a 20mph pursuit through St Ann's and the city centre, swearing at officers, swerving through traffic and pedestrians, running a red light, and driving towards a bus causing it to brake sharply. He lost control at the junction of Lower Parliament Street by the Victoria Centre, fell off the scooter, was caught and arrested. He was found in possession of synthetic cannabinoids.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, criminal damage, and possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply.

18 Mar 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Lynsay Law

Fraud *

Sentence

12-month custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, and 120 hours of unpaid community work

Lynsay Law, of Keats Crescent, Worksop, scammed a business owner out of £58,000 by promising to supply Pokémon trading cards and collectibles between February and April 2021. The victim paid the money but received only mostly empty tins worth £500-600 instead of the ordered stock. Law failed to provide invoices and gave a misleading tracking number. The scam led to the victim's business closure, severe mental health issues, and financial ruin, with £16,000 recovered through the bank.

Private prosecution pursued by the victim.

6 Feb 2024

Adedapo Adegbola

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Adedapo Adegbola, 40, stabbed 23-year-old Stephanie Irons to death in her flat at Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, Nottingham, on the evening of October 21, 2023. He had been in a brief relationship with her but became obsessed and controlling after it ended. Adegbola purchased two knives on October 16, 2023, waited near her address after work on October 22, entered her home, and inflicted devastating injuries, including a fatal knife wound to her neck that severed her jugular vein. He sat on her sofa as she lay dying, locked the door, discarded evidence including the knife, his shoes, shirt, her keys, and phone while fleeing, and self-inflicted wounds before handing himself in the next day. The attack occurred in her own home where she felt safe, and he had sent humiliating messages to her work colleagues.

Admitted to murder on January 26. Judge Nirmal Shant KC noted the defendant's obsession, controlling behaviour, and intent to kill, causing profound devastation to the victim's family.

1 Feb 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Valdo Calocane

Manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility *

Sentence

indefinite hospital order

Valdo Calocane killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates on the morning of June 13, 2023, in Nottingham. He also attempted to murder Wayne Birkett, Marcin Gawronski, and Sharon Miller by driving a van stolen from Ian Coates into them in Nottingham city centre. His actions were influenced by untreated paranoid schizophrenia, and he had prior interactions with mental health services and the police.

Admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility due to paranoid schizophrenia. The sentence is being appealed as unduly lenient by the Attorney General.

1 Jan 2024

Simon Scrimshaw

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

28 years imprisonment with a four-year extension for dangerousness

Simon Scrimshaw, then 50, hid in the bushes outside his ex-partner's home for 40 minutes on March 14, 2023, wearing a balaclava. He attacked Rosie Niessen, 28, as she left for work, slashing her throat and hacking at her face, neck, and hands with a Stanley knife. She fought back, and the attack ended when her father intervened, sustaining injuries himself. Scrimshaw was arrested after a neighbour called the police.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted at a two-week trial. A lifetime restraining order was imposed.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Lawrence Bierton

Murder *

Sentence

whole-life order

Lawrence Bierton, 63, bludgeoned his elderly neighbour, Pauline Quinn, 73, to death with a coffee table at her home in Rayton Spur, Worksop, Nottinghamshire on November 9, 2021. Prosecutors described the murder as brutal, vicious, and the most egregious way to kill a defenceless victim.

On licence from a life sentence for two murders in 1995; first whole-life order in Nottingham since 2005.

20 Dec 2023

William Morritt

Conspiring to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class A drug *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

William Morritt, as the gang's haulier, was involved in smuggling Class A drugs hidden inside a lorry full of raspberry sorbet. The shipment originated from Wellens, Belgium, was transported via Hook of Holland in the Netherlands, and shipped to the UK. It was discovered by officers at a frozen food warehouse in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, in 2017, containing 39kg of cocaine and 18kg of heroin in a concealed compartment.

Found guilty of conspiring to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class A drug. Had benefited by £2,384,655.93 from illegal actions.

1 Dec 2023

October 2023 1 case

Robin Moss

Tax Fraud *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Robin Moss, a tax agent, stole more than £750,000 through tax and mortgage fraud by defrauding 16 victims in Nottingham. He spent the funds on luxury items, including more than £115,000 on collectible Moorcroft pottery, £89,251 on gold coins, and £18,930 on jewellery. He lied about his income, made bogus tax claims in the names of unsuspecting clients, provided false documents for fraudulent mortgage applications, and diverted client tax payments into his own bank accounts. The crimes involved a joint investigation by HMRC and Leicestershire Police.

Abused his position of trust to steal from clients and the taxpayer. Failed to attend his sentencing. Convicted of tax fraud, money laundering, mortgage fraud, and theft.

11 Oct 2023

July 2023 1 case

Jamie Barrow

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 44 years

Jamie Barrow, 32, murdered Fatoumatta Hydara, 28, and her daughters, Fatimah and Naeemah Drammeh, aged three and one, by pouring petrol through the letterbox of their flat in Fairisle Close, Clifton, Nottingham, and setting it alight in November 2022. He acted after holding a grievance over rubbish left in an alleyway, drank several cans of lager beforehand, and watched the fire take hold while ignoring the family's screams, leading to the victims' deaths from smoke inhalation.

The sentencing judge, Mrs Justice Tipples, stated that the defendant showed no genuine remorse and was sure he intended to kill the victims. The sentence was later reduced to a minimum of 38 years on appeal, but the original term is referenced here.

1 Jul 2023

April 2023 1 case

Stuart Street

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment

Stuart Street, a former PE teacher at Queen Elizabeth's Academy in Mansfield, was arrested on October 12, 2021, after being suspected of distributing an indecent image of a child via social media. Searches of his devices revealed indecent images, including a video of a girl aged 10 to 12 being sexually penetrated by an adult male, drawings of girls aged eight to 10 in sexual activity, and a manipulated image of a child known to him. He also shared images via messaging apps and engaged in conversations pretending to be a young girl, asking about sex with children.

Initially pleaded not guilty but later changed plea to guilty. Made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order restricting internet and electronic device use. The Teaching Regulation Agency found breaches of teaching standards and noted his engagement with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, though he denied sexual gratification.

1 Apr 2023

March 2023 18 cases

Keilan Harrison

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Keilan Harrison, then 22, of Hilltop Rise, Newthorpe, was part of the organised crime groups that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham in early 2020.

Participated in the drugs conspiracy.

1 Mar 2023

Jamie Moore

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Jamie Moore, then 32, of Holloway Close, East Bridgford, was involved in the conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham via couriers in early 2020.

Member of the organised crime groups involved in cocaine supply.

1 Mar 2023

John Wells

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

John Wells, then 47, of Normandale Road, Liverpool, participated in the conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham via organised crime groups in early 2020.

Involved in the drugs conspiracy supplying cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Jeffery Bradwell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jeffery Bradwell, then 35, of Wilfrid Grove, West Bridgford, was part of an organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine, arranging deliveries of multi-kilo quantities to Nottingham and Eastwood via couriers in early 2020.

Member of the Kinsella gang; involved in the supply of large quantities of cocaine to Nottingham.

1 Mar 2023

Adam Rhodes

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Adam Rhodes, then 34, of Cultivation Road, Eastwood, was part of the Eastwood organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine, arranging deliveries of multi-kilo quantities to Nottingham in early 2020.

Member of the Eastwood group; involved in supplying large quantities of cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Atif Shariff

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Atif Shariff, then 35, of Clapham, London, was part of the organised crime groups that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham via couriers in early 2020.

Participated in the drugs conspiracy supplying cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Ashley Hook

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Ashley Hook, then 40, of Braintree, Essex, was a member of the organised crime groups that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and Eastwood in early 2020.

Involved in the large-scale supply of cocaine as part of the conspiracy.

1 Mar 2023

Lee Wright

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years and 4 months imprisonment

Lee Wright, then 39, of Moon Crescent, Eastwood, was involved in the Eastwood organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and surrounding areas via couriers in early 2020.

Member of the Eastwood group; participated in the conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Lewis Kelly

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Lewis Kelly, then 30, of Willow Road, West Bridgford, participated in the conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and surrounding areas in early 2020.

Involved in the drugs conspiracy as part of the organised crime groups.

1 Mar 2023

Michael Kinsella

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years and 8 months imprisonment

Michael Kinsella, then 36, of Mundella Road, The Meadows, Nottingham, was a leader of an organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and surrounding areas, working with other gangs to distribute multi-kilo quantities via couriers before the Covid lockdown in early 2020.

Led the Kinsella gang in the drugs conspiracy; sentenced as part of the group involved in supplying large quantities of cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Nigel Sisson

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Nigel Sisson, then 35, of Meadow Court, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire, was involved in the conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham via organised crime groups in early 2020.

Participated in the drugs conspiracy.

1 Mar 2023

Michael Sirrell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Michael Sirrell, then 37, of Chilton Drive, Watnall, was involved in the conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and Eastwood through multi-kilo deliveries in early 2020.

Member of the organised crime groups; involved in supplying cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Dominic Wright

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Dominic Wright, then 34, of Scargill Walk, Eastwood, was part of the Eastwood organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham in early 2020.

Member of the Eastwood group; involved in supplying cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Fred Carvalho

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Fred Carvalho, then 41, of London, was part of the organised crime groups that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham via couriers in early 2020.

Involved in the drugs conspiracy as part of the organised crime groups.

1 Mar 2023

Dale Wright

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Dale Wright, then 42, of Lynncroft, Eastwood, was part of the Eastwood organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham in early 2020.

Member of the Eastwood group; involved in the drugs conspiracy.

1 Mar 2023

Daniel Wright

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years and 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Wright, then 36, of Princes Street, Eastwood, led the Eastwood organised crime group that conspired to supply high-purity cocaine, working with other gangs to distribute multi-kilo quantities via couriers in early 2020.

Leader of the Eastwood group; involved in the drugs conspiracy supplying cocaine to Nottingham.

1 Mar 2023

David Bowen

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years and 8 months imprisonment

David Bowen, then 51, of Merton, London, participated in a conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and Eastwood, involving multi-kilo deliveries via couriers in early 2020.

Associated with the Kinsella or Eastwood groups; involved in the large-scale supply of cocaine.

1 Mar 2023

Wayne Shipman

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Wayne Shipman, then 40, of Lovatt Drive, Langley Mill, participated in the conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine to Nottingham and Eastwood via couriers in early 2020.

Involved in the supply of cocaine as part of the conspiracy.

1 Mar 2023

February 2023 1 case

Darren Burdfield

Robbery *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Darren Burdfield was convicted of multiple offences including robbery, attempted robbery, criminal damage, assault, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a class A drug, and public order offences. Specific details of the incidents are not provided in the text.

Convicted of robbery, attempted robbery, criminal damage, assault, having an offensive weapon, having a class A drug and public order offences.

1 Feb 2023

January 2023 1 case

Olajiire Obafemi Shoyombo

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Olajiire Obafemi Shoyombo, a Nigerian national, arrived in the UK on a visitor visa in 2005 at age three and remained unlawfully for over eight years. He was granted leave to remain for periods between 2014 and 2022, totalling about nine years of lawful residence. In 2023, he was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court of two offences related to the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Convicted of two offences involving the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. Deportation case ongoing due to Home Office error regarding residency status.

1 Jan 2023

September 2022 1 case

Alex Belfield

Stalking *

Sentence

Five and a half years imprisonment

Alex Belfield, a former BBC presenter, was convicted of waging a relentless stalking campaign against broadcasters, including sending thousands of abusive emails and creating an 'avalanche of hatred' on social media. The offences were committed between 2012 and 2021, causing serious alarm or distress to his victims.

Convicted of four stalking charges. Indefinite restraining orders were imposed in favour of the victims.

1 Sep 2022

September 2021 1 case

Shaquille Williams

Blackmail *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Shaquille Williams, 26, of Hartness Road, Clifton, Nottingham, blackmailed one woman by threatening to send private sexual photographs of her to her family and friends unless she sent him more images which he tried to direct, between 10 January 2019 and 10 May 2019. He acquired some footage from Abdul Hasib Elahi's online postings. Williams also harassed three women and put them in fear of violence between 18 April 2019 and 21 May 2019, and sent grossly offensive messages to two other women. Using various social media accounts, he sent the women horrendous abuse including pictures of acid attack victims. One victim received messages including the name of her home town, a picture of hydrochloric acid and a message featuring her road name.

Convicted at trial of blackmailing one victim, three counts of harassing three women and putting them in fear of violence, and two counts of sending grossly offensive messages to two other women.

8 Sep 2021

August 2018 1 case

Pavel Grunt-Meyer

Manslaughter *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

A Wisbech man jailed for his part in a 'horrific attack' which led to the death of a Boston man following a murder in Boston last year (September 2017).

Convicted of manslaughter.

10 Aug 2018

December 2017 1 case

Ian Paterson

Wounding *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Ian Paterson, a rogue breast surgeon, carried out unnecessary and unapproved procedures on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients over 14 years between 1997 and 2011. He was employed by the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and practised in the independent sector at Spire Parkway and Spire Little Aston in Birmingham. He performed 'cleavage-sparing' mastectomies which left behind breast tissue and risked cancer recurrence. An independent inquiry ruled that he exaggerated or invented cancer risks, leading to hundreds of unnecessary operations.

Convicted of multiple counts of wounding. Serving custodial term.

1 Dec 2017

November 2017 1 case

Maria Hristova

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

18 months suspended for 2 years

On December 19, 2016, Maria Hristova, driving her Vauxhall Corsa on Gotham Lane in Bunny, became distracted by a dashboard warning light she assumed related to tyre pressure. She mounted a verge, crossed the carriageway, and collided with a nurse's Hyundai i10, causing serious injuries including multiple fractures to both legs, knee cap, left ankle and ribs, damage to two arteries leading to a stroke, leaving the victim wheelchair-bound with significant pain and neurological problems. The victim spent eight months in hospital and required surgery. Hristova had been heading to work in East Leake after visiting the Rancliffe Arms in Bunny and suffered minor injuries herself. All tyres were properly inflated, but the front offside tyre was destroyed in the collision.

Pleaded guilty. Also received a two-year driving ban and ordered to take an extended retest before driving again. Judge noted her young age, blameless life, and that she was driving responsibly before becoming preoccupied with a dashboard warning light.

2 Nov 2017

October 2017 1 case

Ashley Lakin

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Ashley Lakin, 23, of Mildenhall Road, Loughborough, overtook a lorry on a blind bend on the A6006 Rempstone Road, Nottinghamshire, in darkness with limited visibility, causing a head-on collision with a Peugeot driven by Amy Young on August 4, 2016. He had cannabis in his system, possibly from consuming spiked cakes two weeks earlier or from his pocket, though experts could not confirm its contribution to the accident. Amy Young, 31, from Melton Mowbray, died at the scene from multiple injuries, leaving her family devastated.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and possessing cannabis. Banned from driving for 5 years, licence endorsed, extended retest required. Judge commented on the tragic nature of the case and the fragility of life.

11 Oct 2017

February 2013 5 cases

Andrew Wormstone

Money Laundering *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Andrew Wormstone, a Leeds-based solicitor, assisted the group by sending forged documents to the bank claiming to represent Gurdip Singh and Hamel Bakrania in fictitious high-value land deals to release frozen funds from the £2 million university fraud in October 2010. He was arrested after evidence was found at Singh's home.

Denied the charges but was convicted after trial at Leicester Crown Court. To be struck off as a solicitor.

15 Feb 2013

Innocent Ohazurume

Money Laundering *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Innocent Ohazurume participated in the network to launder over £2 million defrauded from Sussex University via forged invoices and bank transfers in October 2010. He was connected through phone records and involved in disguising the money's origin before the theft was discovered.

Denied the charges but was convicted after trial at Leicester Crown Court.

15 Feb 2013

Gurdip Singh

Money Laundering *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Gurdip Singh set up Balecourt Ltd to receive over £2 million stolen from Sussex University via a forged invoice for a fake Manchester construction firm in October 2010. He orchestrated the laundering through a network of bank accounts with accomplices, but only £20,000 was accessed before the account was frozen. Arrested in November 2010 with evidence linking him to the conspiracy.

Pleaded guilty. Consecutive sentence of 3 years and 9 months for unconnected fraudulent property investment scheme. Concurrent sentence of 2 years and 8 months for manufacture of counterfeit designer clothing.

15 Feb 2013

Hamel Bakrania

Money Laundering *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Hamel Bakrania, business partner of Gurdip Singh, assisted in setting up the fraudulent company and laundering over £2 million stolen from Sussex University through multiple bank transactions in October 2010. He made repeated attempts to release frozen funds and was linked via telephone records.

Denied the charges but was convicted after trial at Leicester Crown Court.

15 Feb 2013

Dennis Francis

Money Laundering *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Dennis Francis was involved in the conspiracy to launder over £2 million stolen from Sussex University by accessing and transferring funds through controlled bank accounts in October 2010. He was linked to the group via telephone correspondence and arrested following the investigation.

Denied the charges but was convicted after trial at Leicester Crown Court.

15 Feb 2013

May 1993 1 case

Beverley Allitt

Murder *

Sentence

13 life sentences

Beverley Allitt murdered four infants, attempted to murder three, and caused grievous bodily harm to a further six at the children’s ward of Grantham and Kesteven Hospital, Lincolnshire, between February and April 1991. She administered large doses of insulin to at least two of the victims and a large air bubble was found in the body of another.

Convicted of murdering four infants, attempting to murder three, and causing grievous bodily harm to a further six. Suffered from Munchausen's syndrome from childhood.

1 May 1993

Date Not Specified 7 cases

Jenna Dyer

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Jenna Dyer, together with her twin brother Jon, stole over £14,000 from their 91-year-old great aunt Eva between June and September 2019. They made unauthorised withdrawals from her bank accounts after Jenna was made a 'permanent agent', giving her access to a card. On one occasion Jenna withdrew £250 while her mother and the victim waited in the car. The victim, suffering from breast cancer, died shortly after learning of the fraud.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation.

1 Jan 0001

John Lamb

Indecent assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

John Lamb, a 66-year-old former teacher from Loughborough, was found guilty of 10 counts of indecent assault against four boys. The offences took place during the 1990s and early 2000s, both at Nottingham High School where he worked and at his home on Park Road, Loughborough. Three victims were pupils at the school; the fourth was met at a cricket match and later shown around Loughborough University. The assaults involved groping and indecent contact, including incidents in confined spaces at school. One victim described being 'trapped in a confined space' and groped after Lamb 'targeted' him. Another said it 'clouded my thinking over my sexuality'. A third spoke of the significant and sustained long-term impact. Judge Sally Hancox called Lamb an intelligent and manipulative man who exploited victims for control and forced them to relive the abuse at trial. He was cleared of one count but convicted on the remaining 10.

Former teacher, convicted of 10 counts of indecent assault against four boys. Offences occurred in the 1990s and early 2000s at Nottingham High School and his home. Cleared of one count of indecent assault. Judge described his offending as predatory and manipulative.

1 Jan 0001

Joelle Moore

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Joelle Moore was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine through phone-based drug lines in St Ann's, Nottingham. The police operation included test purchases between September 2014 and January 2015 and uncovered three drug lines. He pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty.

1 Jan 0001

John Ashley

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

John Ashley assisted Mark Martin in the murders of Katie Baxter, with whom he was in a violent relationship and who went missing in December 2004, and Zoe Pennick, last seen on 31 December 2004. He was present during the strangling of Ellen Frith on 24 January 2005 but charges dropped for that murder.

Accomplice involved in two murders (Baxter and Pennick). Convicted despite pleading not guilty. Charges dropped for Frith murder.

1 Jan 0001

John Bates

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

John Bates, a former police officer and Scout leader, was convicted in 1982 of sexual offences against young boys. The abuse took place during the 1970s and early 1980s, in which he exploited his positions of authority to groom and assault vulnerable children within the Scout movement.

Convicted at Nottingham Crown Court of sexual offences against boys. Later received a further 20-year sentence in 2016 for similar offending.

1 Jan 0001

John Edward Bates

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

John Edward Bates, a former Scout leader and police officer, abused his position of trust to sexually assault young boys in the Scout movement. Between approximately 1975 and 1982, he indecently assaulted 11 boys aged between 11 and 15. The abuse came to light after an investigation by Lincolnshire Police, leading to his conviction at Nottingham Crown Court in July 1983.

Convicted of indecently assaulting 11 young boys. Mr Justice Park stated: "It is plain that since 1975 you have been a menace to all boy scouts between the ages of 11 and 15, right up to 1982 when at long last your activities were brought to light. You introduced these boys, either willingly or unwillingly, to the most disgusting sexual practices".

1 Jan 0001

Jayden Gunter

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months and 2 weeks in a young offender institution

In the early hours of 5 May 2025, a student was violently attacked by a group of men outside Fusion Sports Bar on St James's Street, Nottingham, after they had all been ejected. The victim was pushed to the ground, repeatedly kicked, punched and stamped on, leaving him unconscious and bleeding. He was taken to hospital with head injuries but made a recovery without long-term brain damage. Jayden Gunter was among the four defendants and pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He also admitted several unrelated offences. The judge noted the group had acted together before calmly walking away, leaving the victim defenceless.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Also admitted several unrelated offences.

1 Jan 0001

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Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Jack Mochun

Graham Mccarthy

Lynsay Law

Adedapo Adegbola

Valdo Calocane

Simon Scrimshaw

Lawrence Bierton

William Morritt

Robin Moss

Jamie Barrow

Stuart Street

Keilan Harrison

Jamie Moore

John Wells

Jeffery Bradwell

Adam Rhodes

Atif Shariff

Ashley Hook

Lee Wright

Lewis Kelly

Michael Kinsella

Nigel Sisson

Michael Sirrell

Dominic Wright

Fred Carvalho

Dale Wright

Daniel Wright

David Bowen

Wayne Shipman

Darren Burdfield

Olajiire Obafemi Shoyombo

Alex Belfield

Shaquille Williams

Pavel Grunt-Meyer

Ian Paterson

Maria Hristova

Ashley Lakin

Andrew Wormstone

Innocent Ohazurume

Gurdip Singh

Hamel Bakrania

Dennis Francis

Beverley Allitt

Jenna Dyer

John Lamb

Joelle Moore

John Ashley

John Bates

John Edward Bates

Jayden Gunter

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